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RFK Jr. has promoted beef tallow over seed oils. The animal fat may not be healthier
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Several restaurants and companies, including Utz and Steak 'n Shake, are shifting from seed oils to beef tallow in their cooking to meet consumer demand for products without seed oils.
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized seed oils, linking them to obesity and chronic diseases, while promoting beef tallow as a healthier alternative.
- Nutrition experts caution that replacing seed oils with beef tallow may increase saturated fat intake, which is associated with higher cholesterol and cardiovascular risks, and emphasize the benefits of polyunsaturated fats found in seed oils.
- Studies and cardiologists highlight that seed oils can improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol and reducing inflammation, countering claims that seed oils cause chronic inflammation.
- While beef tallow contains fat-soluble vitamins, its saturated fat content poses health risks, and experts suggest that overall diet quality and fat sources matter more than simply avoiding animal fats.
